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Holidays From Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport (STN) is the UK’s fourth busiest airport, carrying nearly 26 million passengers a year to destinations across the globe.

With short-haul and long-haul flights to over 140 amazing destinations with leading airlines including British Airways, Easyjet and Emirates, holidaymakers are spoilt for choice.

Fly from Stansted with Newmarket and learn the art of flamenco on balmy Andalusian evenings in the South of Spain. Step back in time as you wander through Christmas markets in Estonia, marvel at the natural beauty of the Netherlands in the spring or explore spectacular scenery and a wealth of history in southern Italy.

Whether you’re heading off on a weekend city break or your annual summer holiday, Stansted Airport is offers you an easy way to escape.

Featured holidays from Stansted Airport

A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands
No Single Supplement
Scottish Highland Railways
Scotland
Discover the Scottish Highlands on a rail tour with Newmarket Holidays. Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct and take a steam trip on Strathspey Railway.Best SellingSolo Travellers+ 3 More
  • Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - a truly spectacular ride through the remote northern Highlands and alongside Loch Carron
  • Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig
  • Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery and alongside the River Spey
  • 5 days from £795 pp

    was £935 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    August 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    9 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    8 included

Boats on Lake Garda
SINDHU
Lake Garda Tour
Italy
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean along the sunny shores of idyllic Lake Garda. Take in its breathtaking lakes, mountains and elegant resorts.ActiveIconic Landmarks+ 4 More
  • Enjoy an optional Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda
  • Partake in an optional full-day tour of Venice
  • Relax and unwind beside the blue waters of Lake Garda
  • 8 days from £888 pp

    was £1,044 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    September 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Meals

    7 included

Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
Donegal and the Giant's Causeway
Ireland
Embark on an adventure in Ireland with Newmarket Holidays. See the stunning Giant's Causeway, Inishowen Peninsula, and Donegal on this tour. Book now.Best SellingFly Local+ 1 More
  • Journey to the Giant's Causeway
  • Visit the beautiful Glenveagh National Park with a guided tour of Glenveagh Castle
  • Travel to Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head
  • 6 days from £824 pp

    was £969 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    September 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    8 included

The Yellow Train, Sejourne Bridge
Little Trains of the Pyrenees 7 Nights
Spain, France
Enjoy mountain scenery on this holiday in the Pyrenees, which is based in the resort of Roses, on the Costa Brava, and includes four scenic train journeys.Solo TravellersRail+ 3 More
  • Spend seven nights on the beautiful Costa Brava
  • Ride the Little Yellow Train to the French Pyrenees
  • Travel on the Nuria Rack Railway, which offers the only access to the year-round Spanish mountain resort
  • 8 days from £1,212 pp

    was £1,425 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    September 2025 - September 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    13 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    1 included

Douro River Porto, Portugal
Hidden Portugal
Portugal
Uncover the hidden gems of Portugal with Newmarket Holidays. Visit vineyards and explore Oporto, the Costa Verde, and the Minho region. Book now.Fly LocalBeach & Coast+ 4 More
  • Discover Portugal's second city, Porto, in its splendid setting above the River Douro
  • Experience guided visits to Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima in the northern Minho region on an optional excursion
  • Explore the Vinho Verde's vineyards
  • 8 days from £1,020 pp

    was £1,199 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    May 2026 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    13 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    15 included

  • Meals

    15 included

Shot of Molveno Lake in Italy, with buildings in the forefront and mountains
The Italian Dolomites
Italy
Find out more about this Newmarket Holidays Dolomites Rail Tour and book online with confidence. ABTA & ATOL protected. Fly LocalScenery & Nature+ 1 More
  • Enjoy the views from the Soprabolzano cable-car
  • Ride the Renon narrow-gauge railway to Collabro
  • 8 days from £982 pp

    was £1,155 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    August 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    14 included

View of gondola boats travelling on the water and the Salute Church in Venice, Italy
Venice, Verona and the Wonders of Lake Garda
Italy
Visit Italy's beautiful cities of Venice and Verona, take in the Dolomites, and tour Lake Garda with Newmarket Holidays. Book your Italian holiday now.Best SellingFly Local+ 1 More
  • Journey through the dramatic Dolomites
  • Enjoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima
  • 8 days from £1,075 pp

    was £1,264 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    September 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    12 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Vienna and Budapest
Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary
Visit Prague, enjoy a river cruise along the Danube in Budapest, take a guided tour of Imperial Vienna and discover Bratislava on this great-value holiday.Best SellingFly Local+ 2 More
  • Set off on a walking tour of Prague
  • Pay a visit to cosmopolitan Bratislava en route to Hungary
  • See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace in Vienna
  • 8 days from £1,229 pp

    was £1,445 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    September 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    10 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    7 included

View of Edinburgh city, with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the left forefront
The Royal Caledonian
Scotland
Explore Scotland's Highland capital, Inverness, on the Royal Caledonian Sleeper train and visit Balmoral Castle, Edinburgh, & more with Newmarket Holidays.RailIconic Landmarks+ 2 More
  • Stroll around the beautiful Victorian village of Ballater, located near Cairngorms National Park
  • Visit Inverness, a cultural capital, and the moving Culloden Battlefield
  • Make the most of a guided Edinburgh tour, ticking off the city’s historical highlights
  • 7 days from £1,200 pp

    was £1,499 pp

    Rail travel included
  • Dates Available

    September 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    7 days

  • Depart From

    1 station

  • Excursions & Visits

    14 included

  • Meals

    9 included

The Bernina Express going across a bridge, with grassy mountains in the background
Lake Como, St Moritz and the Bernina Express
Italy
Stay on the shores of Lake Como, visit Bellagio, & take the Bernina Express to St Moritz. Book your escorted break with confidence from Newmarket Holidays.Best SellingRail+ 2 More
  • Ride the Bernina Express to St Moritz
  • Discover Bellagio, "Italy's most beautiful town"
  • 8 days from £1,275 pp

    was £1,499 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    13 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    14 included

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